# Still 2gether

Still 2gether (Thai: เพราะเรา(ยัง)คู่กัน; RTGS: Phro Rao (Yang) Khu Kan, lit. "Because We (Still) Belong Together") is a Thai romantic comedy aired in 2020, a sequel to 2gether: The Series. Directed by Aof Noppharnach and produced by GMMTV, the series was announced to have five special episodes on June 1, 2020. It stars Vachirawit Chivaaree and Metawin Opas-iamkajorn in the lead roles.
On 14 August 2020, the series premiered on GMM 25 and LINE TV platforms. Through its narrative, Still 2gether continued to explore the romantic relationship between its central characters through its storytelling and performances.

## Synopsis

As Tine (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn) and Sarawat (Vachirawit Chivaaree) enter the second year of their relationship full of love and warmth for each other, they also begin to take on bigger responsibilities in the university with the former as the new president of the cheerleading club while the latter as the new president of the music club. With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, this causes them to compete with each other during practice sessions. The growing quarrel between these clubs, which has already involved their friends, will challenge Tine and Sarawat's relationship.

## Cast and characters
### Main

* Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) as Sarawat Guntithanon
    A popular college student from the Faculty of Political Science, a football player, guitarist, lead member of the band "Ctrl+S" and new president of the music club.
* Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) as Tine Teepakorn
    A college student from the Faculty of Law, the new president of his faculty's cheerleading squad and the new secretary of the music club.

### Supporting

* Sivakorn Lertchuchot (Guy) as Dim
    Former head of the music club and Green's boyfriend. He graduates in this series and asks Sarawat to become new head of the music club. He keeps on assisting the club.
* Rachanun Mahawan (Film) as Earn
    A member of the music club and of the club's band "Ctrl+S".
* Korawit Boonsri (Gun) as Green
    A college student from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, a member of the music club, a new member of the cheerleading club, and Dim's boyfriend.
* Thanatsaran Samthonglai (Frank) as Phukong
    Sarawat's younger brother, Mil's boyfriend and a new member of the cheerleading squad.
* Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love) as Pear
    A member of the cheerleading squad and Boss' love interest.
* Jirakit Kuariyakul (Toptap) as Type
    Tine's elder brother and Man's boyfriend.
* Thanawat Rattanakitpaisan (Khaotung) as Fong
    Tine's best friends
* Chayakorn Jutamas (JJ) as Ohm
    Tine's best friends
* Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Boss
    One of Sarawat's best friends who has a crush on Pear. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
* Chinnarat Siripongchawalit (Mike) as Man
    One of Sarawat's best friends and Type's boyfriend. Football player of the Faculty of Political Science.
* Sattabut Laedeke (Drake) as Mil
    A student from the Faculty of Architecture and Phukong's boyfriend. Part of the Faculty of Architecture’s football team and the lead vocalist of a band. He substitutes as the lead guitarist of "Ctrl+S" when there was an emergency in the music club.
* Watchara Sukchum (Jennie) as herself
    A legendary electric guitarist who appeared in the music club's event.(Ep. 2)
* Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (Nanan) as Fang
    Former head of the Faculty of Law's cheerleading squad. Also an adviser for the cheerleading team. (Ep. 1, 2 & 4)

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Original release date |
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 14 August 2020 (2020-08-14) |
| A year after the events of 2gether: The series, Tine and Sarawat face new responsibilities as the leaders of their respective clubs. As Sarawat chooses Tine to be the music club's new secretary, some people start to question his qualifications. This prompts Tine to prove himself worthy of the position. |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 21 August 2020 (2020-08-21) |
| With both clubs moving into adjacent rooms, trouble ensues as Tine's and Sarawat's club members have to compete with each other during practice sessions. Boss and Phukong continue to pursue their respective love interests while Type struggles to tell Man about his consequential job promotion. |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 28 August 2020 (2020-08-28) |
| As both clubs get busy for the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine and Sarawat have to focus on their respective club performances making it difficult for them to find time for each other. To make matters worse, Tine later finds out that Sarawat has to stay out for two weeks for band rehearsals. |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 4 September 2020 (2020-09-04) |
| The strict house rules in Dim's place makes it difficult for Sarawat to get in touch with Tine. As the music club rehearsals get intense, a mishap happens to one of their members prompting the group to find a replacement. With high hopes of being reunited during the "2U Traditional Football Match," Tine's and Sarawat's responsibilities to their respective clubs keep getting in the way. |||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 11 September 2020 (2020-09-11) |
| After enduring weeks of constant rehearsals for the "2U Traditional Football Match," both clubs reward their members with a beach getaway. However, the unresolved quarrel between Dim and Green threatens to spoil the fun. Tine meanwhile sets up a plan to surprise Sarawat for their couple anniversary. |||

## Soundtracks

Its original soundtrack "Yang Koo Gun" (ยังคู่กัน) ranked No.1 for three consecutive weeks in Joox Thailand's Top 100. It also ranked No.1 in Week 32 of Joox Thailand's Top 20 Social Chart.
| Song Title | English Title | Artist |
| ติดกับ (Tit Gub) | Trapped | Natthawut Jenmana (Max) |
| ยังคู่กัน (Yang Koo Gun) | Still Together | Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) ft. Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) |
| With A Smile: Eraserheads | | Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) |
| คนนั้นต้องเป็นเธอ (Kon Nan Taung Pen Tur) | That Person Must Be You | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) |

## Reception

On 14 August 2020, after release of episode 1, the series was the No.1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide - Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan, India, United States, Mexico, and Peru.
On 11 September 2020, after release of last two episodes, the series became the top trending topic in worldwide on Twitter with over 2 million tweets. The series garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and 27 million views on LINE TV, one month after its airing.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2020 | Sanook Awards | Thai Song Of The Year | "ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree | Won |
| 2021 | Line TV Awards | Best Kiss Scene | | Nominated |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Imaginary Couple of the Year | | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Best Actor | Vachirawit Chivaaree | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Best Scene | | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Popular Artist among Teen | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Won |
| 2021 | 2021 Asia Artist Awards | Asia Celebrity Award for Actor | Vachirawit Chivaaree Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Won |
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Best Couple | | Nominated |
| 2021 | Maya Awards 2021 | Popular Drama Soundtrack | "ยังคู่กัน" ("Yang Khu Kan"): Vachirawit Chivaaree | Nominated |
| 2021 | Thairath Top of the Year 2021 | Couple of the Year | | Won |
| 2021 | Thailand Asia Dramatic TV Award: Japan | Best Drama | | Won |
| 2021 | Tokyo Drama Awards (International Drama Festival) | Special Awards for Foreign Dramas | | Won |